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What effect do snake venom toxins have on red blood cells when injected into the bloodstream?
What effect do snake venom toxins have on red blood cells when injected into the bloodstream?
Which phospholipid is primarily responsible for forming the myelin sheath in the nervous system?
Which phospholipid is primarily responsible for forming the myelin sheath in the nervous system?
What is one of the key roles of phospholipids in the human body?
What is one of the key roles of phospholipids in the human body?
Lung surfactant is essential for preventing respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants. What is the major component of this surfactant?
Lung surfactant is essential for preventing respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants. What is the major component of this surfactant?
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What structure do phospholipids form when dispersed in water due to their amphipathic nature?
What structure do phospholipids form when dispersed in water due to their amphipathic nature?
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What characterizes lipids as organic compounds?
What characterizes lipids as organic compounds?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of glycerophospholipid?
Which of the following is NOT a type of glycerophospholipid?
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Which of the following statements about phospholipids is correct?
Which of the following statements about phospholipids is correct?
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What are the hydrolytic products of Phosphatidyl-Serine?
What are the hydrolytic products of Phosphatidyl-Serine?
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What distinguishes derived lipids from simple and compound lipids?
What distinguishes derived lipids from simple and compound lipids?
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Study Notes
Chemistry of Compound Lipids
- Compound lipids are esters of fatty acids and alcohols with additional prosthetic groups.
- They are classified based on the type of prosthetic group.
- Key types include phospholipids, glycolipids, and proteolipids.
Phospholipids
- Phospholipids are a type of compound lipid.
- They are formed from fatty acids, alcohol, and phosphate.
- They are further classified based on the type of alcohol.
- Glycerophospholipids have glycerol as the alcohol
- Examples include phosphatidic acid, phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylserine, and phosphatidylinositol, and lysophospholipids.
- Sphingophospholipids have sphingosine as the alcohol
- A key example is sphingomyelin.
Phosphatidic Acid
- Phosphatidic acid is the precursor for all phospholipids containing glycerol.
- Hydrolysis yields glycerol, two fatty acids, and phosphate.
Phosphatidyl Serine
- Phosphatidylserine contains a serine group.
- Hydrolysis produces glycerol, two fatty acids, phosphate and serine
Phosphatidylcholine (Lecithin)
- Phosphatidylcholine includes a choline group
- Hydrolysis creates glycerol, two fatty acids, phosphate, and choline.
Phosphatidyl Ethanolamine (Cephalin)
- Phosphatidylethanolamine contains an ethanolamine group.
- Hydrolysis results in glycerol, two fatty acids, phosphate, and ethanolamine.
Phosphatidyl Inositol
- Phosphatidylinositol includes an inositol group.
- Hydrolysis forms glycerol, two fatty acids, phosphate, and inositol.
Hydrolysis of Glycerophospholipids
- Glycerophospholipids are hydrolyzed by a set of enzymes called phospholipases.
- Key phospholipases include PLA1, PLA2, PLC, and PLD.
- Phospholipase D is found in plants, not humans.
Sphingomyelin
- Sphingomyelin is found mainly in cell membranes of the lungs and brain, particularly in the myelin sheath.
- It contains sphingosine (a 18-carbon amino alcohol), a fatty acid, and a phosphate group bonded to choline.
Importance and Functions of Phospholipids
- Amphipathic molecules containing polar (attracted to water) and nonpolar (repelled by water) groups.
- Form micelles (sphere-like structures) in water.
- Important for fat digestion and absorption ("emulsifying factors")
- Prevent cholesterol stone formation (biliary calculi)
- Key constituents of cell membranes (lipid bilayer).
- Important components of plasma lipoproteins
- Provide arachidonic acid for eicosanoids (hormone-like substances) synthesis.
- Essential for blood clotting factors – providing platelet activating factor (PAF). important
- Contribute to lung surfactant (dipalmitoyl-lecithin), crucial for preventing respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants.
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Explore the fascinating world of compound lipids and their classifications. This quiz covers key types including phospholipids, glycolipids, and proteolipids, along with specific details about phosphatidic acid and phosphatidylserine. Test your knowledge on these essential biological molecules and their structures!
